RCN’S Internet Service Continues to Top the Charts for Delivery of Today’s Fastest Over The Top (OTT) Content

PRINCETON, NJ – September 12, 2014 – – RCN, an industry-leading provider of high-speed Internet, digital TV and phone services, announces that its RCN Internet service continues to top the charts when it comes to delivering a superior customer experience delivering over the top services. Consistently rated highly for speed, reliability and streaming quality for customers, RCN Internet recently received “YouTube HD Verified” status, earning the company the highest ranking Google offers due to its strong, consistent and smooth delivery of high-definition (HD) OTT content across Internet service in all six RCN markets.

RCN is not only YouTube HD Verified. The company has previously received PC Magazine Reader’s Choice Award 2013 for Best Cable Broadband, while its Netflix Open Connect Partnership confirms RCN’s commitment to delivering a top-notch viewing experience for today’s most sought-after content. RCN has been in the Top 8 of the Netflix USA ISP Speed Index report for the past five consecutive months, delivering top speeds that are frequently stronger than many of the nation’s larger service providers.

For customers who need the fastest-available connectivity for streaming movies and music, watching and sharing video, playing games and communicating via social media, RCN provides excellent service at prices much lower than bigger providers in the marketplace.

“At RCN we designed our Internet platform to deliver the highest in reliability, speed and performance,” states Chris Fenger, Chief Operating Officer at RCN. “Our recent YouTube HD Verified ranking provides additional validation from a global industry leader that our customers consistently receive an outstanding video streaming experience. For all the OTT services that exist today, the best experience comes with a fast, reliable Internet connection, which is what RCN delivers. We are pleased to include Google’s highest ranking in our list of third-party confirmations of exceptional performance.”

According to the Google Video Quality Report, RCN’s Internet connections consistently deliver HD-quality video without buffering or interruptions. This makes the end-user experience stronger and more enjoyable when watching YouTube and other audio, video and advanced media files. YouTube HD Verified is the highest and best ranking, and it indicates that RCN delivers HD videos with quick load times at least 90% of the time.

To learn more about RCN and its communications and entertainment services for residential, enterprise and small to medium-sized businesses, please visit www.rcn.com.

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About RCN Telecom Services, LLC

RCN Telecom Services, LLC (http://www.rcn.com and rcnbusiness.com) provides industry-leading high-speed Internet, all-digital TV and phone services for residential, small/medium and Enterprise business customers. PC Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award named RCN one of the winners for best cable broadband ISPs in 2013 – RCN was rated highest in satisfaction for reliability. RCN was also ranked #1 in Boston by Netflix for the best viewing experience. RCN's affordably priced advanced digital services are delivered through its proprietary, state-of-the-art fiber-rich network and supported by 100% U.S.-based customer service. RCN's primary service areas include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Boston and Chicago.